Mathematics B.S./Statistics and Data Science M.S.
Minimum Requirements for Mathematics B.S./Statistics and Data Science M.S.: 138 credits
Students must earn a C- grade or better in each course.
Credits | ||
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General University Requirements | ||
Complete the general university requirements. | ||
General Education Requirements | ||
Complete the general education requirements. | 36-40 | |
As part of the general education requirements, complete the following: | ||
Calculus II | ||
B.S. Degree Requirements | ||
Complete the B.S. degree requirements. | 16 | |
As part of the B.S. requirements, complete the following: | ||
Calculus III | ||
College Physics I and College Physics II | ||
General Physics I and General Physics II | ||
Undergraduate Mathematics Program Requirements | ||
Complete the following: | ||
CS F201 | Computer Science I | 3 |
or CS F103 | Introduction to Computer Programming | |
or NRM F338 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | |
ENGL F314 | Technical Writing | 3 |
or ENGL F414 | Research Writing | |
MATH F265 | Introduction to Mathematical Proofs | 3 |
MATH F314 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
MATH F371 | Probability | 3 |
MATH F401 | Introduction to Real Analysis | 3 |
or MATH F405 | Abstract Algebra | |
MATH F408 | Mathematical Statistics | 3 |
STAT F300 | Statistics | 3 |
STAT F401 | Regression and Analysis of Variance | 4 |
STAT F454 | Statistical Consulting Seminar 1 | 1 |
Upper-division mathematics or statistics electives 2 | 3 | |
Electives | ||
General Electives | 19-23 | |
General University Requirements | ||
Complete the graduate general university requirements. | ||
Master’s Degree Requirements | ||
Complete the master’s degree requirements. | ||
As part of the master's degree requirements, complete the following: | ||
STAT F698 | Non-thesis Research/Project | 6 |
Graduate Statistics and Data Science Program Requirements | ||
Complete the following: | ||
STAT F402 | Scientific Sampling 4 | 3 |
STAT F651 | Statistical Theory I 4 | 3 |
STAT F652 | Statistical Theory II | 3 |
STAT F653 | Statistical Theory III: Linear Models | 3 |
STAT F654 | Statistical Consulting Seminar | 1 |
Complete two of the following: 4 | 6 | |
Applied Multivariate Statistics | ||
Experimental Design | ||
Spatial Statistics | ||
Time Series | ||
Nonparametric Statistics and Machine Learning | ||
Categorical Data Analysis | ||
Bayesian Statistics | ||
Sampling Theory | ||
Complete the following: | ||
Graduate Statistics Electives 3 | 6 | |
Total Credits | 138 |
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Fulfills the baccalaureate capstone requirement.
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Acceptable elective courses include any mathematics or statistics course at the F300 level or above. In some cases, courses with strong statistical content from other disciplines may be used as electives. Such an elective must be approved by an advisor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.
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Acceptable elective courses include any statistics course at the F600 level or above. In some cases, courses with strong statistical content from other disciplines may be used as electives. Such an elective must be approved by an advisor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.
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The following courses will count towards both graduate and undergraduate program requirements: STAT F402, STAT F651, and one STAT F600-level course from the designated list.
Note: All mathematics majors must have an advisor from the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.
Note: At least 12 approved mathematics or statistics credits at the F300 level or above must be taken while in residence on the Fairbanks campus.
Admission Requirements
Complete the following admission requirements:
- Current admission into a baccalaureate degree program
- At least a 3.0 cumulative GPA
- Completion of 24 credits in the undergraduate major program requirements
- Junior standing
Roadmaps
First Year | |||
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Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
MATH F251X (*)23 | 4 | COM F121X, F131X, or F141X1 | 3 |
WRTG F111X1 | 3 | LS F101X15 | 1 |
General Education Requirement - Arts | 3 | MATH F252X6 | 4 |
General Education Requirement - Natural Sciences | 4 | MATH F26520 | 3 |
General Elective | 3 | General Education Requirement - Social Sciences | 3 |
17 | 14 | ||
Second Year | |||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
CS F201, F103, or NRM F33820 | 3 | STAT F30020,25 | 3 |
MATH F253X16 | 4 | WRTG F211X, F212X, F213X, or F214X1 | 3 |
MATH F31420,25 | 3 | General Education Requirement - Humanities | 3 |
Complete one of the following:17 | 4 | General Elective | 3 |
Complete one of the following:17 | 4 | ||
PHYS F211X (*) | |||
PHYS F212X (*) | |||
14 | 16 | ||
Third Year | |||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
MATH F37120,25 | 3 | MATH F40820,25 | 3 |
STAT F40120,25 | 4 | General Education Requirement - Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences | 3 |
General Education Requirement - Social Sciences | 3 | Degree Requirement - Ethics25 | 3 |
Degree Requirement - Alaska Native-themed | 3 | Program Elective25 | 3 |
General Elective | 3 | General Elective | 3 |
16 | 15 | ||
Fourth Year | |||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
ENGL F314 or F41420,25 | 3 | STAT F45420,21,25 | 1 |
STAT F40220,25 | 3 | STAT F65220,25 | 3 |
STAT F65120,25 | 3 | Program Elective | 3 |
General Education Requirement - Natural Sciences | 4 | Program Elective | 3 |
Complete one of the following:20,25 | 3 | General Elective | 3 |
MATH F401 (*) | General Elective | 1 | |
16 | 14 | ||
Fifth Year | |||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
STAT F69818 | 3 | STAT F65320,25 | 3 |
Program Elective | 3 | STAT F65420,25 | 1 |
Program Elective | 3 | STAT F69818 | 3 |
9 | 7 | ||
Total Credits 138 |
Footnote Definitions
General Education Requirements | Degree Requirements | Program & Other Requirements |
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1--Communication | 8--Alaska Native-themed | 20--Program Requirement |
2--Arts | 9--Communication | 21--Capstone Requirement |
3--Humanities | 10--Computation | 22--Concentration Course |
4--Social Sciences | 11--Ethics | 23--General Elective |
5--Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences | 12--Humanities | 24--Minor Course |
6--Mathematics | 13--Human Relations | 25--Upper Division |
7--Natural Sciences | 14--Humanities or Social Sciences | 26--Program Elective |
15--Library & Information Research | ||
16--Mathematics | ||
17--Natural Sciences | ||
18--Other | ||
19--Social Sciences |
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes are specific, measurable statements that define the knowledge and skills students will gain by the end of the program.
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Attain mastery of core mathematical concepts at the baccalaureate-level comparable to those at other institutions
- Have opportunities to develop the necessary skills to achieve their career goals in mathematics
- Understand and write formal mathematical arguments; they will demonstrate the ability to solve problems using mathematics and to independently craft effective written explanations of mathematical material
- Master a wide variety of statistical tests, procedures, and sampling methodologies, and will be able to design experiments and analyze data using software including R
- Understand and be able to use statistical theory
- Have consulting skills
- Display effective written communication skills